Dive into the mysterious waters of Pokémon Go’s Spotlight Hour and discover if the elusive Tentacool can dazzle as a shiny! With its unique lilac and green hues, shiny Tentacool offers trainers a rare and captivating catch that’s more than just a pretty face-it evolves into the formidable Tentacruel, making it a must-have for your team. Ready to hunt one down during special events or in the wild? Here’s everything you need to know to spot and snag this shimmering jellyfish Pokémon.
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What is the shiny rate for Tentacool in Pokémon Go?
Tentacool in Pokémon GO has a standard shiny rate of approximately 1 in 500 when found in the wild. This means that on a regular day, players have about a 0.2% chance to encounter a shiny Tentacool, which features a distinctive light purple color with green spots, differing from its usual blue and red appearance. During special events like Spotlight Hour or Community Day, the shiny rate for Tentacool can increase due to higher spawn rates, making it easier to find a shiny variant. Both Tentacool and its evolution Tentacruel can appear as shiny in the game.
As per old research by the now-defunct website The Silph Road (via Wayback Machine), the shiny rate for Pokémon on a regular day is approximately one in 500. Tentacool is not a confirmed Pokémon that gets a “permaboost” (meaning that it’s a rare spawn and thus gets a boosted shiny rate).
What can I do to attract more shiny Pokémon?
Not much, unfortunately. It appears to be random chance. Shiny Pokémon catch rates are set by developer Niantic, and they are typically only boosted during special events like Community Days or Safari Zones, or in Legendary Raids. There are no consumable items that boost shiny Pokémon rates.
Where can I find a list of available shiny Pokémon?
Can shiny Tentacool appear during regular gameplay or only in events
Shiny Tentacool can appear both during regular gameplay and special events in Pokémon Go. On a normal day, the chance of encountering a shiny Tentacool is about 1 in 500, meaning it can spawn randomly in the wild near water or suitable habitats. However, the odds and spawn rates improve significantly during events such as Spotlight Hours or themed weeks like the Supereffective Week, when Tentacool appears more frequently and shiny variants become easier to find. Thus, while shiny Tentacool is not exclusive to events, these occasions provide the best opportunities to catch one.
Can shiny Tentacool appear outside of water-themed events in Pokémon Go
Shiny Tentacool can appear outside of water-themed events in Pokémon Go, but it is primarily found near bodies of water regardless of the event. While Tentacool’s shiny form is more commonly sought during water-themed events or Spotlight Hours when its spawn rate is increased, it can still spawn in the wild near water biomes during regular gameplay, making shiny encounters possible at any time, though much rarer outside of events.
